Hellyer / Eastside Landfill - San Jose, California Solid Waste Facility

Hellyer / Eastside Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in San Jose, California, within Santa Clara County. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the surrounding urban area, which is part of the densely populated Silicon Valley region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California imposes additional state-level requirements, including strict leachate management and methane monitoring standards. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling significant tonnages per year. Hellyer / Eastside Landfill is situated in a region with high population density and proximity to residential communities, making environmental management critical. The facility's location near Hellyer Park and Faris Drive underscores the importance of proper landfill gas collection and leachate control to protect local groundwater and air quality. Its operational status contributes to the region's waste management infrastructure.

The landfill is located in San Jose, a city with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the San Francisco Bay. Key environmental concerns for this facility include landfill gas emissions, particularly methane, which requires active collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas impacts. Leachate management is also critical due to the potential for groundwater contamination in the region's alluvial aquifers. The facility's proximity to residential areas and parks necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.